The science of flight is fascinating. Though birds and insects do not consider the elements of flight, Man must think about payload,propulsion, mass, distance, size, gravity, and lift to be successful in flight. Look at this video to learn more about the science of flight:
http://www.brainpop.com/technology/transportation/flight/ (User: dvorak password: dolphins)
What about spaceflight? Do we need to consider more? Click on the link below to find out!
http://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/spaceflight/
What is gravity? How does gravity affect flight? Follow the link to learn more!
http://www.brainpop.com/science/motionsforcesandtime/gravity/ (User: dvorak password: dolphins)
Make a Prediction: How would Earth's gravity change if Earth was twice as large (in mass)?
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It's time to use what we learned to create a rocket!. Let's fly!!!